Human Resources - 12 Month Placement/Internship

About Us: GE is the world’s Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

There is no better place to start your professional career than with a yearlong internship with GE UK. GE interns work together to solve real-world challenges, sometimes spurring innovations that change the way we do business.

GE is hiring pioneers, problem solvers, dreamers and leaders across the globe. Today, more than ever, the world needs great minds. What the world needs...is you.

Role Summary: In the 12-month Human Resources (HR) Internship, you'll gain invaluable skills and experience in covering all aspects of HR including recruitment, employee relations/engagement and learning and development. You could be working alongside our HR Operations Centre of Excellence, supporting with performance reviews, absent management disciplinary and grievance meetings, helping to implement HR policies and procedures and working on various simplification projects.

Essential Responsibilities: If you are passionate about Human Resources, we would like to hear from you.

Useful Information

The internship will start between June to August 2018 for a duration of 12 months. We currently have internship opportunities in Aberdeen (Scotland), Cheltenham (Gloucestershire), Gloucester (Gloucestershire), Groby (Leicestershire), Hamble (Southampton), Manchester and Nailsea (Somerset). If your preferred location is not currently shown, we would still encourage you to apply, as new locations may become available.

The closing date for applications is 30thJanuary 2018. However, we review all applications on a rolling basis and therefore advise you to apply as soon as possible. The vacancy will close once requirements have been filled.

The selection stages include online assessments, video interview and a final on site interview. Should your skills or experience be suitable for other internship opportunities, we will also consider you for these without you needing to submit a further application. When submitting your application, we request you to use an email address that allows us to contact you throughout the year.

You will be guided by structured goals and objectives and will have responsibility to deliver on inspiring projects. We will support you throughout the year to ensure you make the best of your GE experience. Your manager will offer coaching and mentoring, and the Company will provide the opportunity to connect with other interns across the UK. We offer internships across all GE businesses and our Internship Recruitment Team will provide further information on available industries and locations during the hiring process.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Currently studying towards a HR/Business/Psychology degree – 2.1 degree or equivalent - penultimate/final year• Passionate about Human Resources • Able to take ownership for projects and work to time limits• Strong verbal and written communication skills• Analytical and problem solving skills • Proficient in Microsoft Office• Able to work as part of a team

Desired Characteristics:

• Able to roll up your sleeves and get involved in challenging projects• Well organised administration skills • Inspired and curious• Reliable and dependable

An internship at GE is an opportunity to learn while doing. At GE, you’ll work with business leaders in an atmosphere that will challenge you, while doing work that makes an immediate impact.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Locations: United KingdomGE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. EEO is the Law Poster

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